Aerva
Aerva · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Aerva, is a versatile medicinal herb renowned for its healing properties in traditional medicine. Often found in tropical regions, this plant is prized for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing capabilities. It plays a vital role in holistic treatments, offering natural remedies for various skin ailments.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
AervaSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Aerva.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Aerva |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, commonly known as Aerva, is primarily distributed across several regions within Northern Africa. It can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of Algeria and Egypt. Furthermore, its presence extends into the territories of Libya and Morocco. The species also inhabits the arid environments of Western Sahara. Consequently, its geographical range is firmly established throughout these North African nations.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Egypt |
| Northern Africa | Libya |
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Aerva has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antimalarial, Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
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Anthelmintic
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Antimalarial
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Antioxidant
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Hypoglycemic
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